Posted by PS Dental on May 21 2021, 10:19 AM
Did you know that a whopping five million teeth of both children and adults are knocked off each year around the world? That’s quite a shocking number, much like the experience these individuals would go through when they sustain such an oral injury. A knocked-off tooth can be extremely painful and could result in severe bleeding, as the nerves and blood vessels in and around the tooth would be disturbed by the incident. But, such a tooth can be saved and reinserted in the mouth, after which it would heal by itself.
Here’s everything you need to know about a knocked-off tooth and how to handle the situation if you ever go through it.
In most cases of a knocked-out tooth, the injury usually occurs due to a hard blow to the mouth or an automobile accident. Sometimes, slipping and having a bad fall could also knock the tooth out. When it comes to athletes who play close contact sports, such as football, basketball, wrestling, etc., the chances of suffering from a knocked off tooth are significantly higher. Hence, wearing a mouthguard would be crucial.
While doing so, call us at the earliest and rush to our dental practice. This allows us to be prepared to treat you and save the tooth by placing it back in the socket as soon as possible.
We request you to call PS Dental Family & Cosmetic Dentistry at (503) 574-4000 or schedule an online consultation, and we’ll be happy to help.
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Phone: (503) 574-4000
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